Cornell University is famous for the academic and culinary invention of Cornell chicken BBQ sauce and Cornell chicken, formulated by food science professor Robert H. Baker in the mid-twentieth century. Designed to revolutionize poultry processing and increase consumer consumption, his unique egg-and-vinegar-based marinade tenderized chicken perfectly while grilling. Today, the legendary recipe remains a staple at regional fairs, community barbecues, and tailgates across upstate New York.